sizable

adjective

siz·​able ˈsī-zə-bəl How to pronounce sizable (audio)
variants or sizeable
Synonyms of sizablenext
: fairly large : considerable
a sizable donation
sizableness noun
sizably adverb

Examples of sizable in a Sentence

a sizable portion of the population He won by a sizable margin.
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For season 2, the production assembled a sizable ensemble cast to fill out the employees and executives of Rockin’ Grandma’s. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 The attendance figure broke a club record for the Paradise, and part of that came from a sizable AC Boise section of fans who chanted and cheered throughout the game. Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026 These fees are to be used to pay a sizable chunk of the entry fee into the MAC, with the university then being able to keep them thereafter. Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 8 Mar. 2026 The pressure on him with Crosby and Malkin out is sizable. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sizable

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sizable was in 1613

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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizable. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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sizable

adjective
siz·​able
variants or sizeable
: fairly large : considerable
sizably adverb

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